Ukraine's Zelenskyy displays newly arrived F-16 fighter jets to boost country's war effort
The American-made F-16 is an iconic fighter jet that’s been the front-line combat plane of choice for the NATO alliance and numerous air forces around the world for 50 years.
26-year-old pilot Pavlo Ivanov was tragically killed in the mission, making this the second confirmed F-16 loss in the Ukraine war. However, a major question remains: Who shot it down — Russia or Ukraine itself?
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has demanded a full military report into the incident, as speculation grows over whether this was enemy fire or another deadly case of friendly fire. Russian military blogs claim the jet was downed by a surface-to-air missile (SAM), but Kyiv has not confirmed the cause.
With rising tensions, high-risk air missions, and increasing losses, the F-16 saga raises urgent questions about Ukraine's air defense coordination and battlefield clarity.
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Multiple unauthorized aircraft violated the no-fly zone over Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, prompting NORAD to scramble F-16 fighter jets. The jets deployed flares and escorted the planes out of restricted airspace. With three breaches occurring in a short span, authorities are investigating whether this was accidental or intentional. Security around Mar-a-Lago is expected to tighten following this alarming incident. Was this a simple mistake or something more serious? Stay tuned for the latest updates!
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Russian drone attacks kill nine in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region
In the Ukrainian town of Marhanets, a bus was targeted by a Russian drone. Russia also launched an overnight attack on Kharkiv, Kherson, Poltava and Odesa.
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The Ukrainian President confirmed that his country would be officially represented at the late pontiff’s funeral on Saturday.
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In a moment charged with geopolitical tension, U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky came face-to-face at the funeral of Pope Francis — their first public encounter since a major diplomatic clash over military aid and wartime accountability. The high-stakes meeting at St. Peter’s Square unfolded under the somber backdrop of a global farewell to the beloved pontiff, but all eyes were on the two leaders as they exchanged cold glances amid a sea of mourners. The funeral, attended by world dignitaries, spiritual leaders, and political heavyweights, became an unexpected stage for a symbolic showdown, as tensions between Washington and Kyiv remain high over the direction of the war effort and future U.S. support. While both leaders paid tribute to the pope’s legacy, their presence under one roof hinted at deeper divides — and possible diplomatic fireworks to come.
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